Question of the Week: 3/23-3/29/20
Many of us are staying home at this time out of necessity or precaution, so if you had to get quarantined for a couple weeks with a person from the Civil War era, who would you choose? Why?
Many of us are staying home at this time out of necessity or precaution, so if you had to get quarantined for a couple weeks with a person from the Civil War era, who would you choose? Why?
Rose O’Neal Greenhow. ?
Easy, one of my great-great-great grandfathers that fought in the war. Why? Because I’ve got so many questions.
Grant. When everyone around is in a state of panic, he would remain calm and patient. Lick em (Covid 19) tomorrow.
Amiable companions Joe Hooker or Shank Evans.
My great-great-great uncle John Mclain, who spent 14 months in Andersonville as a,Union prisoner!
Lincoln. I’m sure he had five days’ worth of jokes and stories that would lighten the mood!
Why Clara Barton of course.
by far the perfect answer . thanks for the smile .
Frederick Douglas. I can’t think of anyone more interesting. It would be interesting to see his reaction to the civil rights movement
1st Lt. Jackson Via 36 Va. Inf. Co B
My first gut response is Clara Barton because I find her a fascinating character in general.
Being a Georgian, I would like to spend some time with John B Gordon, James Longstreet, and my ancestor, James M Denney (38th GA Co F), all having served with the Army of Northern Virginia.
Ummm, who was considered the best looking gal of the Civil War era? She’ll be my choice!.
I think that would be Kate Chase, the belle of Washington.
It’s settled then. She’s my choice!
Skipping the answer of one of my ancestors as that would be impossible to turn down, I’d go with President Lincoln
Nathan Bedford Forrest. It’s easier to socially distance from someone if you are concerned about them actually running you through with a saber. Also, I think he could be depended upon to git thar fastest with the mostest when it comes to toilet paper.
Winfield Scott Hancock. I think he gets overlooked and he certainly did the 2nd Corp and the army of the Potomac proud.
my great-great-uncle who spent 14months as a prisoner in Andersonville!